It’s Monday! Time for some musing😊
I’ve finally come to accept that one of my favorite things to do is play with my friends.
I used to shove that down because I had to prove myself- blonde gen-x chicks weren’t taken very seriously. So I made sure to tamp down anything that didn’t look “professional, sexy, or serious.” Dull. Dull. Dull.
Now that I am a middle-aged gen-x’er with hair on the verge of mousey brown, I embrace playing.
I’m not sure what I need to prove anymore- but that core belief still haunts me when my spiritual immune system gets low. It turns out that the cure for being down in the dumps is to play!
Why not have some fun and see what happens? The more I play, experiment, and laugh the better my life- and work- become.
So let’s do it! Right now!
Is spontaneous play hard for you to embrace? Make a date right now- schedule ten minutes of play time and then let me know how it went!
Love ya!
Jenni
Upcoming Play Dates on Jenni Tooley Presents
In the Studio: I’m inviting Studio members to join mrJames and I in a little BTS playfest for October’s zine cover. You’ll get a sneak peek at the new Holiday Zine and see a bit of the creative process that happens in creative collaborations. Get a month free in The Studio here!
On the podcast (Oct 2): Next up: I’ll be reminiscing about where I was last time I spoke at Lavender and Lore (in the middle of radiation and chemo) vs this year (cancer-free and healing up). Until then, check out Death and Other Awkward Transitions. I’ve had more direct feedback on this one than usual so I highly suggest you check it out.
IRL: Lavender and Lore returns on October 4.
What’s The Studio you ask?
The Studio (An investment in you and me) I’ve come to accept that Jenni Tooley Presents needs a more balance so that I can keep posts accessible AND have a space that fully supports my livelihood. The Studio is a paid space that sustains The Sanctuary (free to all) and is for those who want to support my work and be part of the process. A place for deeper dives, behind-the-scenes, and creative experiments. Members of The Studio will receive monthly surprises based on whatever I’m manifesting at the moment that could include access to zines, workshops, live events, and opportunities to connect with community.